The Detroit Pistons (8-3) will be without star center Jalen Duren once again when they continue their four-game road trip against the Miami Heat (6-6) on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
Detroit's latest injury report Saturday afternoon officially ruled out Duren with a right hamstring strain, extending his absence as the Pistons look to build on their two-game winning streak.
The 22-year-old has not played since Detroit's 128-111 victory over Miami on Oct. 23. Duren exited that contest after just 10 minutes, finishing with four points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 2-for-4 from the field.
Duren has appeared in only two games this season, averaging 13 points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block while shooting 58.8% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line across 19 minutes per game.
His continued absence leaves Detroit without one of its most productive interior players as the team prepares for another matchup against Miami.
Watch Pistons-Heat LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Pistons look to extend winning streak vs. Heat without Jalen Duren
Despite Duren's absence, the Pistons enter Saturday's matchup following consecutive victories over the Washington Wizards.
Detroit's most recent win came Thursday in a 144-140 double-overtime thriller against Washington, led by an impressive performance from star guard Cade Cunningham.
Cunningham erupted for 52 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block without committing a turnover. He shot 16-for-25 from the field, 3-for-5 from 3-point range and 17-for-18 from the free-throw line across 48 minutes.
The performance helped Detroit secure its eighth victory through 11 games as the Pistons continue navigating their early-season injury concerns.
Article Continues BelowAlong with Duren, Detroit's latest injury report lists guard Isaiah Joe as out with a right hip contusion.
Elijah Harkless and Isaac Jones are questionable due to their two-way G League assignments, while Chaz Lanier and Ebuka Okorie are out on G League assignments. Ugonna Onyenso is also out due to his two-way G League designation.
The Pistons will attempt to continue their winning ways against a Miami team looking to return to a winning record. Detroit has already defeated the Heat once this season, although Duren's injury prevented him from finishing that matchup.
For now, Detroit has not provided a definitive return date for Duren, leaving his availability for the remainder of the road trip uncertain.

